It seems to me that if there is some infinite being who wants us to think alike he would have made us alike.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If a divine being desired uniformity, humans would have been created identical.
- In plain terms
- If God wanted us alike he would have made us that way.
- What can you take from it?
- Diversity of thought and form is natural and intentional.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is variety good?
- Why do we differ?
Another view
Some cultures value uniformity over diversity.
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